I can no longer recommend Fumoto for the twins. - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Luftwaffel · 06-30-2016, 05:56 PM

Holy fucking shit, I didn't go over a fucking curb. Please read.

stevesnj · 06-30-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Luftwaffel

I was parking. In a gravel lot. If you think I had so much speed that I managed to bounce that much, I question how you park.

Don't misunderstand me, it's just an accident. But driving on in a gravel lot is especially with such a low clearance car it just seems you may have been going too fast. The pic looks like the aluminum was scraped on a large rock. It could happen to anyone and if you had the regular bolt it would still have been damaged. It's a live and learn incident. Don't take offense

Ultramaroon · 06-30-2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Luftwaffel

Holy fucking shit, I didn't go over a fucking curb. Please read.

lol

xFury · 06-30-2016, 08:29 PM

Lowered and Long nipple def does not work, I had to ask that before getting it and most of the lowered people said to get the non-nippled version and maybe the short nippled if you plan to use the Nipple and they got a extended elbow for it anyways if you need it.

Still gonna get the short nipple version so I don't wear out the thread on the pan over the long period of changing the oil since I plan to track too.

And on their website it stated to not use the long nipple version on low ground clearance vehicle and on the product finder it on shows the Non-nipple and short nipple version for our cars.

http://www.fumotousa.com/results.php...16&model=33416

Long nipple disclaimer: Might not be the exact model, but long like OP pictures

http://www.fumotousa.com/parts.php?partnumber=33

wbradley · 06-30-2016, 08:49 PM

I once nailed another fellow Canadian on the beach in Varadero Cuba, she had the longest nipples I have ever seen! LOL All this nipple talk...

Luftwaffel · 06-30-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

Don't misunderstand me, it's just an accident. But driving on in a gravel lot is especially with such a low clearance car it just seems you may have been going too fast. The pic looks like the aluminum was scraped on a large rock. It could happen to anyone and if you had the regular bolt it would still have been damaged. It's a live and learn incident. Don't take offense

I'm not offended, I'm just wondering how you think I drive in dirt and gravel. I mean shit, look at my profile pic, you think it was easy getting down the beach front? I've probably driven more lowered cars than 95% of people here. We scrape, shit happens, and I expected I might in this case, but I didn't expect to lose my Fumoto. Clearly it isn't a good idea to run a standard length, but if you want to risk it, be my guest.

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

lol

I might have been a little butthurt from something at work and my filter came off, lol.

Ultramaroon · 06-30-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Luftwaffel

I might have been a little butthurt from something at work and my filter came off, lol.

Ok but I would have felt the same way. I thought your response was totally appropriate. ...and funny. Nobody likes being lectured after sharing an experience. FWIW, lowered an inch or stock, the risk is there and I wonder how many people who have one installed have seriously considered the consequences.

Your thread is a valuable PSA.

stevesnj · 07-01-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Ok but I would have felt the same way. I thought your response was totally appropriate. ...and funny. Nobody likes being lectured after sharing an experience. FWIW, lowered an inch or stock, the risk is there and I wonder how many people who have one installed have seriously considered the consequences.

Your thread is a valuable PSA.

Agreed

Irace86 · 07-01-2016, 01:38 PM

I have the shorty. Doesnt go below the skid plate. Kinda worth the risk...do you change your oil? I have never had oil come out so dramatically. Holy hell. Love my Fumoto.

rixter145 · 07-01-2016, 01:49 PM

So take aways from this thread:
If you really want Fumoto, get the short version (which is what I have)
https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/...-16mm-1-5.html

Otherwise stick with your standard bolt

lazyluka · 07-10-2016, 05:24 PM

So I have a short version of the Fumoto valve.
Car is lowered on coilovers.

Just had a track day and I overcooked it, ended up in the "kitty litter" (gravel). Poor car, the under body is all scratched now.

Even though the impact was quite severe and the car dug in, the valve is still intact and sustained no damage, not even a scratch.

Figo · 09-16-2016, 05:13 PM

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The first time I saw this product, my understanding was there must be some risk or disadvantage running this. Otherwise this design would have been purchased and be used on many cars from factory.

Now I know what the risk is.

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Icecreamtruk · 09-16-2016, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Figo

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The first time I saw this product, my understanding was there must be some risk or disadvantage running this. Otherwise this design would have been purchased and be used on many cars from factory.

Now I know what the risk is.

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Its not about the risk, mostly any car at stock height wouldnt have problems with this. Why cars dont have it from stock is simple, $$$.

wbradley · 09-16-2016, 05:39 PM

Two comments. No nipple and drive better.

09-16-2016, 05:13 PM	#82
Figo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Vortech Supercharged FR-S Location: Central Jersey Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 597 Thanked 934 Times in 428 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	. The first time I saw this product, my understanding was there must be some risk or disadvantage running this. Otherwise this design would have been purchased and be used on many cars from factory. Now I know what the risk is. . __________________ I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book. ( White Tiger ) - FiGo's 車誌.

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lazyluka Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: GT86 Location: New Zealand Posts: 347 Thanks: 576 Thanked 379 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I have a short version of the Fumoto valve. Car is lowered on coilovers. Just had a track day and I overcooked it, ended up in the "kitty litter" (gravel). Poor car, the under body is all scratched now. Even though the impact was quite severe and the car dug in, the valve is still intact and sustained no damage, not even a scratch.

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